Lead Accountant, (100K-110K+Bonus) at Dallas, Texas

Lead Senior Accountant

LHH is seeking a lead senior accountant for a privately held services organization in Dallas, Texas. In this high-visibility role you will own full-cycle accounting and monthly financial reporting for two growing operating companies within the group. In addition to holding a bachelor's degree in accounting and a solid grasp of U.S. GAAP, the ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of full-cycle general-ledger experience, advanced Excel skills, proven financial-statement ownership for multiple entities, and the communication savvy to partner with operations leaders while guiding an AP/AR clerk. If you would like to join a dynamic company with significant room for advancement and excellent work/life balance, apply today.

This position pays 100K-110K+bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close for two entities, preparing and presenting complete financial statements to the controller, CFO, and director of FP&A.
• Produce and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy as the organization migrates from cash- to accrual-basis accounting.
• Oversee daily accounts-payable and -receivable workflow-approving vouchers, coding expenses, scheduling payments, posting deposits, and driving timely collections.
• Maintain a clean general ledger and balance-sheet schedules, resolving discrepancies before period-end deadlines.
• Monitor ERP activity for production, inventory, purchasing, and customer rebates; investigate variances and correct data issues.
• Partner with the director of operations on inventory counts, monthly reviews, and ad-hoc financial analysis that supports strategic decisions.
• Supervise and develop one AP/AR clerk, setting priorities and fostering a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Uphold internal controls and corporate accounting policies, ensuring audit readiness across all processes.

Client Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least five years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.
• Documented ownership of multi-entity financial-statement preparation and analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to translate cash-basis activity to accrual reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (pivot tables, V-lookups) and prior ERP experience; Datacor or Sage 100 familiarity is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with leadership and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and solve problems in a fast-growing environment.
• Prior supervisory experience - or readiness to coach and oversee an AP/AR professional - is highly desirable.